Research reveals the BEST way to pull a sickie this party season

SKIVING: The best day to pull a sickie is on a Tuesday, according to research

According to a study of 1,000 employees by market research company Attest, it’s best to do it on a Tuesday morning at 6.38am with “stomach problems”.

The research found the worst time to call in sick is on a Monday or a Friday, as 65% of employees say you just won’t be believed.

Nearly half of people, 48%, are more likely to bunk off work in November and December than any other time of the year.

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PARTY: It is the Christmas bash season with the most sickies pulled in November and December

We’re a nation of skivers with 27% of people saying it’s acceptable to have a sick day at least once a month.

More than a third, 34%, say a stomach problem is the most believable excuse and having an STD is the worst at 3%.

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Half of Brits (50%) admit to ditching their friends ahead of a night out in favour of a takeaway and a box set. If FOMO (fear of missing out) was 2015. JOMO (joy of missing out) is 2016. Dan Warne from Deliveroo said: "We’ve discovered that people all over the country are bailing on their social plans at the last minute, instead opting for a quiet night at home, in front of the TV. And the excuses we’re coming up with are pretty starling! “To celebrate the JOMO, we’re partnering with online video streaming service Wuaki.tv offering everyone who orders a Deliveroo meal on a Thursday a free movie to pair with their favourite food."

The survey found some people claimed their cat had fallen down the stairs, they were bitten by a tiger or the family goat had gone missing.

“Looks like there’ll be a lot of bosses awaiting new excuses early on Tuesday”

Jeremy King

Jeremy King, founder of Attest, said: “The results of this research are intriguing, revealing and occasionally hilarious.

“From flaming jacuzzis to dogs eating car keys, we are an inventive and trusting nation when it comes to missing work.

“Particularly interesting is the tension between employee perceptions of good excuses and timing vs. what's believable for bosses... looks like there’ll be a lot of bosses awaiting new excuses early on Tuesday.”